Việt Nam always treasures relations with Malaysia: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (right) hosted a reception in Hà Nội on October 25 for Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who is on official visit to Việt Nam to attend the third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (AMMW) and related meetings held in Hà Nội. – VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam always attaches much importance to its relations with Malaysia, one of the country’s leading partners in the region, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said as he hosted a reception in Hà Nội on October 25 for Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She is on official visit to Việt Nam to attend the third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (AMMW) and related meetings. PM Phúc stressed that Việt Nam wants to set up close relations with Malaysia’s new government, ruling party and parliament. He suggested both countries enhance high-level delegation exchanges and hoped to welcome Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on his official visit to Việt Nam soon. The two nations have seen advancements in their relations over 45 years since diplomatic ties were established. Describing Malaysia as one of the most effective economic partners of Việt Nam, PM Phúc said that both sides are enjoying fruitful cooperation in maritime issues, labour, tourism and education. He expressed his belief that Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, in their talks on October 26, will detail practical measures to bolster bilateral relations in the… [Read full story]